IndigoVision. Four Channel Encoder BX Range. User Guide

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1 IndigoVision Four Channel Encoder BX Range User Guide

2 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range THIS MANUAL WAS CREATED ON 28 MAY DOCUMENT ID: IU-BOX-MAN006-2 Legal considerations LAWS THAT CAN VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY MAY PROHIBIT CAMERA SURVEILLANCE. PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT LAWS ARE FULLY UNDERSTOOD FOR THE PARTICULAR COUNTRY OR REGION IN WHICH YOU WILL BE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. INDIGO VISION LTD. ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR IMPROPER OR ILLEGAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT. Copyright COPYRIGHT INDIGOVISION LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MANUAL IS PROTECTED BY NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT AND OTHER LAWS. UNAUTHORIZED STORAGE, REPRODUCTION, TRANSMISSION AND/OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS MANUAL, OR ANY PART OF IT, MAY RESULT IN CIVIL AND/OR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS. INDIGOVISION IS A TRADEMARK OF INDIGOVISION LIMITED AND IS REGISTERED IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES. SMS4, CAMERA GATEWAY, AND MOBILE CENTER ARE UNREGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF INDIGOVISION LIMITED. ALL OTHER PRODUCT NAMES REFERRED TO IN THIS MANUAL ARE TRADEMARKS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. SAVE AS OTHERWISE AGREED WITH INDIGO VISION LIMITED AND/OR INDIGO VISION, INC., THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED WITHOUT EXPRESS REPRESENTATION AND/OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, INDIGOVISION LIMITED AND INDIGO VISION, INC. DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS AND/OR OBLIGATIONS OF EVERY KIND IN RESPECT OF THIS MANUAL. ACCORDINGLY, SAVE AS OTHERWISE AGREED WITH INDIGOVISION LIMITED AND/OR INDIGOVISION, INC., THIS MANUAL IS PROVIDED ON AN AS IS, WITH ALL FAULTS AND AS AVAILABLE BASIS. PLEASE CONTACT INDIGO VISION LIMITED (EITHER BY POST OR BY AT PARTNER.SUPPORT@INDIGOVISION.COM) WITH ANY SUGGESTED CORRECTIONS AND/OR IMPROVEMENTS TO THIS MANUAL. SAVE AS OTHERWISE AGREED WITH INDIGOVISION LIMITED AND/OR INDIGO VISION, INC., THE LIABILITY OF INDIGO VISION LIMITED AND INDIGOVISION, INC. FOR ANY LOSS (OTHER THAN DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY) ARISING AS A RESULT OF ANY NEGLIGENT ACT OR OMISSION BY INDIGO VISION LIMITED AND/OR INDIGO VISION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL AND/OR AS A RESULT OF ANY USE OF OR RELIANCE ON THIS MANUAL IS EXCLUDED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS. Contact address IndigoVision Limited Charles Darwin House, The Edinburgh Technopole, Edinburgh, EH26 0PY 2 User Guide - v2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Legal considerations 2 Copyright 2 Contact address 2 1 About This Guide 5 Safety notices 5 2 Hardware Description 7 Overview 7 Four Channel Encoder 7 Connections 7 Connection description 8 Audio 8 Video input 9 Terminal blocks 9 Power requirements 11 Power LED indicator 11 3 Getting Started 13 Package contents 13 Four Channel Encoder 13 Powering the device 14 Initial configuration 14 Initial IP properties 14 Prepare an isolated network 15 Preparing for initial device configuration 15 Configuring the device 15 Attach device to network 16 4 Installation 19 Installing the Four Channel Encoder 19 5 Operations 21 Restarting the device 21 Restore factory default settings 21 Partial device restore 22 Upgrading the device 22 Import or export configuration files 22 Export configuration 22 Import configuration 22 User Guide - v2 3

4 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 6 Configuration 25 Web configuration pages 25 Device parameters 25 Camera settings 26 Network settings 27 Serial port settings 32 Alarm settings 33 User management 34 Maintenance 34 7 Hardware Specification 35 Codec specifications 35 Video 35 Audio codec 35 Audio 35 Audio input 35 Network connections 36 Alarm input 36 Alarm output 36 Data input/output 36 Environment 36 Regulatory 36 A Optional rack mount plate 37 4 User Guide - v2

5 1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide is written for users of the IndigoVision Four Channel Encoder. It provides installation and configuration information for the device variants, as well as a description of the hardware and specifications. Please ensure you read the instructions provided in the guide before using the device. Safety notices This guide uses the following formats for safety notices: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate injury, damage the product, or lead to loss of data. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may seriously impair operations. Additional information relating to the current section. User Guide - v2 5

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7 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION This chapter details the Four Channel Encoder, its connections, and its weights and dimensions. Overview The IndigoVision Four Channel Encoder is a four channel encoder designed to be used with the company s complete end-to-end IP Video solution. It provides H.264 and 4SIF resolution from four BNC analog inputs. The device encodes video, audio, and binary events allowing traditional analog CCTV cameras (PAL and NTSC) to be integrated into an IP network. Four Channel Encoder Figure 1: Four Channel Encoder Metrics Dimensions 114mm (l) x 48mm (h) x 128mm (d) Weight 1Kg Connections There are connections on both the front and rear of the device. User Guide - v2 7

8 2 Hardware Description Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Figure 2: Connections - front and rear Connection description Name Description 1 Audio Out 3.5mm jack (currently not supported) 2 Video In BNC connectors 3 Audio In Terminal block - channels PWR Power LED 5 Line In 3.5mm jack (currently not supported) 6 Alarm Out Terminal block - channel RS-485 RS-485 half duplex data port 8 Alarm In Terminal block - channels RS-232 RS-232 port console 10 Reset Restore factory defaults 11 microsd Micro SD card slot (currently not supported) 12 LAN RJ45-10/100 Base-T Ethernet 13 Power Power supply: 12C DC -/+ Audio The Four Channel Encoder supports audio input and output. 8 User Guide - v2

9 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 2 Hardware Description Audio input The audio input is supplied from: Four audio input channels via terminal block (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kohms) Table 1: Audio input pin numbering Pin Function 1 Channel 1 input G Ground 2 Channel 2 input G Ground 3 Channel 3 input G Ground 4 Channel 4 input G Ground Video input The Four Channel Encoder supports four video inputs through standard 75Ohm BNC connectors. The input format is composite video. Terminal blocks The Four Channel Encoder has two terminal blocks that provide alarm inputs and outputs, and data and console ports. Alarm output The Four Channel Encoder supports two alarm outputs through the terminal block. Table 2: Alarm output pin numbering Pin Function 1A 1B 2A 2B Alarm output 1A Alarm output 1B Alarm output 2A Alarm output 2B Alarm output connections The binary alarm output pins can be controlled by external software applications, for example, IndigoVision's Control Center. These pins are electronically switched and are either opencircuit or closed. User Guide - v2 9

10 2 Hardware Description Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Encoder na nb Figure 3: Alarm output connections For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 RS-485 The Four Channel Encoder provides a camera control port through the half-duplex RS-485 connection. Table 3: RS-485 pin numbering Pin Function G Ground D+ Data + D- Data - G Ground Alarm input The Four Channel Encoder supports connections for four alarm inputs. Table 4: Alarm input pin numbering Pin Function 1 Alarm input 1 2 Alarm input 2 3 Alarm input 3 4 Alarm input 4 Alarm input connections The binary alarm inputs allow you to connect external trigger sources to the device. The pins provide pull-up inputs that are normally in the high state. To change the state, ground the input pin (G). 10 User Guide - v2

11 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 2 Hardware Description Encoder IN(n) Relay input G Figure 4: Alarm input connections for a normal alarm For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 RS-232 The Four Channel Encoder supports a serial interface for configuring the device. Table 5: RS-232 pin numbering Pin Function G TX RX G Ground Data transmission Data reception Ground Power requirements The Four Channel Encoder can be powered by the following methods: Power over Ethernet (PoE): 802.3af Auxiliary power 12V DC For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 Power LED indicator The power LED on the front panel of the box indicates: Red LED - power is on User Guide - v2 11

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13 3 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the initial steps required to start using your Four Channel Encoder. Package contents Before continuing, please check that you have been shipped the items listed for your device. Four Channel Encoder Figure 5: Standard package contents 1. Audio Out (currently not supported) 2. Video In 3. Audio In 4. Power LED 5. Line In (currently not supported) 6. Alarm Out 7. RS-485 User Guide - v2 13

14 3 Getting Started Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 8. Alarm In 9. RS Reset 11.Micro SD slot (currently not supported) 12. LAN 13. Power Additional items 5 x terminal blocks 4 x screws (can be used with the optional rack mount plate) For more information, see "Optional rack mount plate" on page 37 Powering the device The Four Channel Encoder is Power over Ethernet (PoE) powered and is compliant with the IEEE802.3af (Class 0) standard. If PoE is not available then power using an auxiliary 12V DC power supply. For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 Initial configuration Before you connect the Four Channel Encoder to your network, you must configure the device's IP address and subnet mask appropriately. To configure your device using the web configuration pages you must: 1. Prepare an isolated network. 2. Prepare your PC for initial device configuration. 3. Configure your device. This includes specifying its IP address. You must also have one of the following: A CAT5 crossover cable suitable for connection between the PC and the RJ45 connector on the device PoE or 12V DC auxiliary power supply Initial IP properties The factory default IP properties of the Four Channel Encoder are: Table 6: Initial IP properties Initial Configuration IP address Subnet Gateway Admin user Admin Admin password User Guide - v2

15 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 3 Getting Started Prepare an isolated network Connect your device and the PC you are using to configure it on their own isolated network. To do this, connect the device to the PC using an Ethernet cross-over cable. PC Cat5 Crossover cable Encoder Power Supply (not required for PoE) Figure 6: Connecting the device and PC using a cross-over cable Preparing for initial device configuration You cannot connect the device to your network until you have changed the IP settings to suit your network. To change the factory defaults of your device, you must first (temporarily) modify your PC s network settings. Caution Please make a note of the original value of all settings that are to be changed so that you can re-enter them when you have completed the initial device configuration. To change your PC s settings, use the Windows Network Settings configuration application to set the PC s IP address and subnet mask. 1. In Windows Explorer, right-click Network Neighborhood and select Properties. 2. Right-click Local Area Network and select Properties. 3. Right-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and select Properties. 4. Set the IP address to an address close to the factory IP address, for example, and change the PC s subnet mask to (the same as the factory default). 5. Click OK, then OK again. Configuring the device Once you have changed your PC s network settings, you can change the IP settings of the device from the factory defaults. To change these values: 1. Open the Internet Explorer application. 2. Select File > Open and enter the factory default IP address, then click OK. The configuration home page opens. 3. Navigate to Network settings. 4. Configure the network parameters to suit your installation. Notice IndigoVision recommends that you make a note of the new IP address and subnet mask. NIC Enter the NIC type to be used. 10M, 100M half and full duplex, 1000M Full duplex. IPv4 Address Enter the IP address for the primary channel of the device. User Guide - v2 15

16 3 Getting Started Four Channel Encoder - BX Range IPv4 Subnet Mask Enter the IP network subnet mask. IPv4 Default Gateway Enter the appropriate default gateway for remote network access. This is only required if the device is to be accessed from a different subnet. If you are using an IPv6 network, repeat these settings. Notice This setting must match the setting on the switch port that it is connected to. Otherwise, poor network performance may be experienced. Caution Ensure that you enter the correct values. Once you change from the defaults, no further configuration changes can be made from the PC with its current network settings. 5. Configure the NTP time server settings. Select Configuration > Time Settings. NTP - Select this box to enable NTP timing NTP Address - Enter the address of the NTP time server NTP Port - Enter the port number of the NTP time server Interval - Enter the time between time synchronizations When you have entered the configuration data, click Save to apply the changes. 6. To configure another device, disconnect the network cable leaving it connected to the PC. 7. Connect the network cable to the next device you want to configure. 8. Repeat these steps for each device, using different IP addresses for each. Caution Ensure that the same IP address is not used more than once, including on the PC. Contact your network administrator if you require further assistance. When you have configured the Four Channel Encoder, return the PC to its original settings, or change them as appropriate for your network. You are now ready to take your device(s) off the isolated network and connect them to the main network, and install the Four Channel Encoder. If required, you can reset the IP values back to their defaults. For more information, see "Restore factory default settings" on page 21. Attach device to network After configuring the device s IP settings, you must attach it directly to your network using an available network port. Use a standard RJ45 connector and CAT5 cable to connect to the network socket in the device. 16 User Guide - v2

17 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 3 Getting Started PC Cat5 cable Network Encoder Power Supply (not required for PoE) Figure 7: Connecting the device to the network User Guide - v2 17

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19 4 INSTALLATION This section details how to install the Four Channel Encoder. Installing the Four Channel Encoder You must complete the initial configuration before you start connecting to the Four Channel Encoder. For more information, see "Initial configuration" on page 14 Figure 8: Connections to Four Channel Encoder - front and rear 1. Audio Out (currently not supported) 2. Video In 3. Audio In 4. Power LED 5. Line In (currently not supported) 6. Alarm Out 7. RS-485 User Guide - v2 19

20 4 Installation Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 8. Alarm In 9. RS Reset 11.Micro SD card slot (currently not supported) 12. LAN 13.12V DC 1. Connect the video sources as required. For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 2. Connect the audio connections as required. For more information, see "Audio" on page 8 3. Connect the alarm input and outputs as required. For more information, see "Terminal blocks" on page 9 The Four Channel Encoder can be installed in a rack configuration. For more information, see "Optional rack mount plate" on page User Guide - v2

21 5 OPERATIONS This chapter describes common tasks required for the operation of the Four Channel Encoder. Restarting the device You can restart the device remotely using the configuration web pages. To restart the Four Channel Encoder: 1. Open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 3. Select Reboot to initiate a restart. 4. Confirm the restart process. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 Restore factory default settings You can restore all settings including the IP address to the default factory settings using either the web configuration pages, or the Reset button. With a default restore you will lose any settings you may have made, including all network settings. To restore the default factory settings using the web configuration pages: 1. Open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 3. Select Default. 4. Confirm the restore process. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 To restore the default factory settings using the Rest button: 1. Disconnect the power supply from the device. 2. Press and hold the Reset button. For more information, see "Connections" on page 7 3. While still holding the Reset button, reconnect the power supply and continue to hold the Reset button for a further 15 seconds. User Guide - v2 21

22 5 Operations Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Partial device restore A partial restore resets the Four Channel Encoder to the factory default settings, except the network settings: 1. Open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 3. Select Restore. 4. Confirm the restore process. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 Upgrading the device You can remotely upgrade the firmware of the device using the configuration web pages. To upgrade the device: 1. Open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 3. Select Browse in the upgrade area and locate a firmware configuration file. 4. Select Upgrade to start the upgrade process. The Status of the upgrade process is displayed on the configuration web page. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 Do not disconnect power during the upgrade process. The device automatically reboots after the upgrade. The upgrade process can take between 1 to 10 minutes to complete. Import or export configuration files The configuration files of the Four Channel Encoder can be exported to a local area for backup. Also the configuration files of one device can be imported to one or multiple devices if they are to be configured with the same parameters. Export configuration To export a device's configuration file: 1. Open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 3. Select Export and specify a location for the binary file. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 Import configuration To export a device's configuration file:open the web configuration pages. For more information, see "Web configuration pages" on page Navigate to Maintenance. 22 User Guide - v2

23 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 5 Operations 2. Select Browse and locate a suitable configuration file. 3. Select Import to start the upload process. The Status of the import process is displayed on the configuration web page. For more information, see "Maintenance" on page 34 Do not disconnect power during the upgrade process. The device automatically reboots after the import is completed. User Guide - v2 23

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25 6 CONFIGURATION This section explains the various configuration options provided by the web configuration pages. Web configuration pages To configure the Four Channel Encoder you can use the web configuration pages. These pages provide an interface for setting a wide range of options for the Four Channel Encoder, cameras and network connections. To access the configuration pages: 1. Using a standard internet browser, enter the assigned IP address for the device. If an IP address has not been assigned to the device, use the default IP address Enter the Username and Password. For more information, see "Initial IP properties" on page Select Configuration. Device parameters These options are used for setting the Four Channel Encoder information. Device information The Device Information menu shows you a list of the device details. Some of these fields can be changed to help you identify devices in your network. The device options are: Device Name - IndigoVision BX100. The following fields cannot be changed and are for reference only. Model - BX100. Serial No. - The device serial number. Firmware Version - The device firmware version. Encoder Version - The encoder version. Number of Channels - The number of cameras connected to the device. Number of Alarm Inputs - The number of configured alarm inputs. Number of Alarm Outputs - The number of configured alarm outputs. Time settings Use Time settings menu to select the source for date and time information for the Four Channel Encoder. Time Zone - Select the time zone closest to the device's location. User Guide - v2 25

26 6 Configuration Four Channel Encoder - BX Range NTP - Select Network Time Protocol (NTP) to let the device synchronize with a time server. To complete the synchronization you need to set: NTP server - The IP address of the NTP server. NTP Port - The port of the NTP server. Interval - The time between the synchronization processes. Manual Time Sync. - Select this option to configure the time manually. Device Time - The current time set on the device. This field can not be edited. Set Time - Select the date and time you wish to use on the device. Enable DST - Select this box to enable daylight savings time. Start Time - Enter the start date time for DST. End Time - Enter the last date and time for the DST. DST Bias - Set the amount of time to offset the DST implementation. Camera settings Use the Camera Settings menu to configure the Four Channel Encoder. Display settings The Display Settings let you add and configure date and time information that is then displayed on top of the live view from each camera. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Channel No. - Select the camera to configure. Camera Name - Displays the name of the selected camera. This information can not be copied to prevent duplicate naming of cameras. OSD Settings - Settings for the on-screen display of text. Display Name - Select this box to display the name of the camera on the live view Display Date - Select this box to display the device date on the live view. Display Week - Select this box to display the week number on the live view. Time Format - Select the format of the time to display, 12 or 24 hour. Date Format - Select the date format, for example MM-DD-YYYY. Display Mode - Select how the text is displayed over the top of the live view. For example, Transparent & Flashing. Select All - Select this box to apply settings to all cameras. Alternatively select individual cameras. When text is displayed on the live view you can select the text box and manually position it within the live view. Position text where it is least likely to obscure important surveillance areas. Video settings The Video Settings menu let you set up how video is handled by the Four Channel Encoder. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Channel No. - Select the camera to configure. Stream Type - Select the stream to use depending on bandwidth availability. Main Stream (Normal) - Used for recoding and live view when bandwidth is high. Main Stream (Event) - Used for recoding and live view during an event. Sub Stream - Used for recoding and live view when bandwidth is low. 26 User Guide - v2

27 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 6 Configuration Video Type - Select whether the stream should include audio. Video Stream -Video only. Video and Audio - Includes audio with the video stream. Resolution - Select the resolution of the video stream. Bitrate Type - Select the type of bitrate to be used. Variable Constant Video Quality - Select what type of video quality is to be used for stored or stream video. Frame Rate - Select how often the video stream is updated. A high frame rate is useful for high movement in the video stream. However this requires more bandwidth. Max. Bitrate - Select the maximum bitrate for video streams. Range Kbps. I-Frame Interval - Enter how often a full frame of video is transmitted. A lower I-frame interval provides smoother rewind on recordings but requires more bandwidth and storage. Video Encoding - Select the video encoding standard to be used; H.264 or MJPEG. When using MJPEG video encoding, the frame rate can be set to 1-15fps and the Max. Bitrate can not be changed. Select All - Select this box to apply settings to all cameras. Alternatively select individual cameras. Network settings Use the Network Settings menu to configure the network and interface settings of the Four Channel Encoder. TCP/IP settings Use TCP/IP menu to select the TCP/IP settings for the device. NIC Type - Enter the NIC type to be used. 10M, 100M half and full duplex, 1000M Full duplex. IPv4 Address - Enter the IPv4 address to be used. IPv4 Subnet Mask - Enter the IPv4 network subnet mask. IPv4 Default Gateway - Enter the default IPv4 gateway. This is the router IP address for remote network access. IPv6 Address - Enter the IPv6 address to be used. IPv6 Default Gateway - Enter the default IPv6 gateway. This is the router IP address for remote network access. MAC Address - Enter the MAC address if this needs to be changed for your configuration. MTU - Valid range 500 to If a DNS server is required set the DNS server IP address details. Control Center requires that the IP address for a device in a site remains fixed. If the DHCP server has been configured to lease addresses from an address pool, rather than based on MAC address, the device will not work correctly with Control Center. User Guide - v2 27

28 6 Configuration Four Channel Encoder - BX Range DDNS settings If your device is configured to use PPPoE as its default network connection, you will need to set up your Dynamic DNS (DDNS) for network access. Use the DDNS menu to select the DDNS settings for the Four Channel Encoder. Enable DDNS - Select this box to enable the DDNS features. DDNS Type - Select the type of DDNS required. THe following types are available. IP Server DynDNS PeanutHull NO-IP HiDDNS Server Address - Enter the server address, for example members.dyndns.org. Domain - The name of the domain obtained from the DynDNS website. User Name and Password - Enter the authentication details required. Confirm - Enter the password again to confirm it. settings The device can be configured to send an notification to designated receivers if an alarm event is detected, for example, video loss. Before configuring the settings: The device must be connected to a local area network (LAN) that maintains an SMTP mail server. The network must connected to either an intranet or the internet depending on the location of the accounts to which you want to send notification. Configure the DNS Server settings before using the function. For more information, see "TCP/IP settings" on page 27 Click Save to store and apply the settings. Authentication - (optional) - Select this box if your mail server requires authentication. User Name - Enter your username if you have selected Authentication. Password - Enter your password if you have selected Authentication. Confirm - Re-enter the password for verification. SMTP Server - Enter the SMTP server address or host name. SMTP Port - Enter the port number to be used when connecting the server. The default TCP/IP port used for SMTP is 25. Enable SSL - Select this box to enable SSL if it is required by the SMTP server. When this enabled the default TCP/IP port used for SMTP is 465. Interval - Enter the interval between two actions of sending an attached image. Attached Image - Select this box to attach alarm-generated images to outgoing . Sender - Enter the name of the sender of the . Sender's Address - Enter the address of the sender. Choose Receiver - Enter the receiver number to be configured. You can enter up to three recipients. Receiver - Enter the name of each receiver. Receiver's Address - Enter the address of each receiver. 28 User Guide - v2

29 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 6 Configuration SNMP settings Before you use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) you will need to download and install software for managing data received from the SNMP port. The SNMP settings are protocols for managing devices on IP networks. They are used in network management systems to monitor devices. Enable SNMPv1 - Select this box to enable SNMP version 1 protocols. Enable SNMP v2c - Select this box to enable SNMP version 2c protocols. These protocols have better security and management options. Read SNMP Community - Enter the SNMP community read access Write SNMP Community - Enter the SNMP community write access Trap Address - Enter the trap address to be used. A trap is an asynchronous notification from the device to the manager Trap Port - Enter the port number for the trap Enable SNMPv3 - Select this box to enable SNMP version 3 protocols. With this checked the authentication options are enabled. Read UserName Security Level Authentication Algorithm - Select either MD5 or SHA Authentication Password - Enter the authentication password for the selected algorithm Private-key Algorithm - Select either DES or AES Private-key Password - Enter the private-key password for the selected algorithm Write UserName Security Level Authentication Algorithm - Select either MD5 or SHA Authentication Password - Enter the authentication password for the selected algorithm Private-key Algorithm - Select either DES or AES Private-key Password - Enter the private-key password for the selected algorithm SNMP Port - Enter the SNMP port. The default value is 161. Port settings Use the Port menu to select the port settings for the device. Click Save to store and apply the settings. HTTP Port - This port is used for communication and web browser interfaces (default 80). RTSP Port - This port is used for controlling streaming media services (default 554). HTTPS Port - This port is used for exchanged of secure HTTP messages (default 443). Once selected, you will be asked to reboot the device to accept these settings. PPPoE settings Use the PPPoE menu to set the network point to point protocols. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Enable PPPoE - Select this box to enable the PPPoE features. User Guide - v2 29

30 6 Configuration Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Dynamic IP - This option is not available. User Name - Enter the PPPoE log in user name. Password - Enter the password. Confirm - Enter the password again for confirmation. The user name and password is provided by your network administrator or ISP. QoS settings The QoS (Quality of Service) menu can help solve network delay and network congestion issues by configuring the priority of data being sent. A QoS-aware network can prioritize traffic and thus allow critical flows to be served before flows with lesser priority. The Four Channel Encoder can mark the data packets for video and audio, event and alarm, and management network traffic with different DSCP values which identify different priority levels of data sending. Enable QoS - Select this box to enable the QoS features. Video/Audio DSCP - Enter the DSCP value to be used the IP header to identify the priority of video and audio packets. Event/Alarm DSCP - Enter the DSCP value to be used the IP header to identify the priority of event and alarm packets. Management DSCP - Enter the DSCP value to be used the IP header to identify the priority of management packets. The value assigned to the DSCP (0-63) dictates the priority of the packets. the higher the DSCP value the higher the priority and the more bandwidth allocated. SOCKS settings Use the SOCKS menu to configure the Four Channel Encoder to support SOCKS protocols. This feature is useful if the encoder is located on a local network behind a firewall, and notifications and alarms need to be sent to a destination outside the local network (such as the Internet). SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 are supported. SOCKS5 provides authentication so only authorized users may access a server. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Enable SOCKS - Select this box to enable the SOCKS features. Server - Enter the SOCKS server IP address. Server Port - Enter the SOCKS port number (default 1080). User Name - Enter the SOCKS server log on user name. Password - Enter the SOCKS server password. Confirm - Re-enter the password for verification. Local Networks - Enter the local network segments which do not use a SOCKS proxy server. Enter multiple server addresses separated by a semi-colon (;). NAT settings Use the NAT menu to configure the Four Channel Encoder so that is can identify other devices on the network and establish communication and data sharing protocols. To enable the UPnP function in the encoder you must also enable the UPnP function on the router that the encoder is connected to. The Port Status is updated when you click Save. 30 User Guide - v2

31 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 6 Configuration Enable UPnP - Select this box to enable the UPnP features. Port Mapping Mode - Select the mode that is to be used for mapping the ports. Automatic - The ports are automatically assigned by the router Manual - The ports can be manually entered Port Mapping - This feature is enabled when you have selected manual port mapping. HTTP Port - Enter the port to be used for the HTTP port. This port is used by the web browser. SDK Port - Enter the port to use for the SDK port. This port is used for access by client software. RTSP Port - Enter the port to use for the RTSP port. This port is used for media and video streaming. HTTPS Port - Enter the HTTPS port. This port is used for secure web browsing. HTTPS settings HTTPS provides authentication of the web site and associated web server that you are communicating with and creates a secure channel over an insecure network. Use the HTTPS menu to select the HTTPS settings for the device. Enabled the HTTPS features after you have created and installed your certificate.then click Save. Enable HTTPS - Select this box to enable the HTTPS features and certificate. This option should be enabled after you have created and installed a certificate. Create - Create you own certificate or to request one. Create Self-signed Certificate - Click te Create to open the self-certification dialog. Create Certificate Request - Click Create to open the certification request dialog. Certificate Path - Use this option to enter a certified certificate. Browse - Click to locate the certified certificate. Upload - Click to upload the certificate. Created request - Use this area to delete or download a certificate request. Delete - Click to delete a certificate request. Download - Click to download the certificate. Installed Certificate - Use this area to delete your installed certificate. Delete - Click to delete the shown certificate. After HTTPS is enabled the device will use HTTPS log in mode by default when you input the IP address. Use the full path, Address/index.asp to log in using HTTP. Bonjour settings Bonjour is enabled by default, and the Four Channel Encoder can be automatically detected by operating systems and clients that support this protocol. Install the Bonjour plug-in on your PC to enable the Bonjour function. Enable Bonjour - Select this box to enable the Bonjour features. This option is unselected by default. Friendly Name - Enter the name you wish to be displayed on other systems. The name should only contain numbers, letters and hypens. User Guide - v2 31

32 6 Configuration Four Channel Encoder - BX Range IP address filter settings Use the IP Address Filter menu to create a list of IP addresses that are allowed or forbidden to access the Four Channel Encoder through the web interface. Up to 256 IP addresses can be added to the list (allowed or forbidden). Enable IP Address Filter - Select this box to enable the IP address filtering list features. IP Address Filter Type - Select the type of filter to be used with the IP address. Available options are Forbidden or Allowed. Before you add a forbidden IP address, check that it is not already in the list as this will disconnect the device from that IP address. Add - To create a new entry in the IP address list. Advanced settings The Advanced menu is used to enter a MultiCast Address which is used to make the live view available for more than the maximum number of cameras in the network. A Multicast Address spans the Class-D IP range of to It is recommended to use the IP addresses ranging from to Serial port settings The device provides two serial port interfaces. One port (RS-232) is used for serial port management tools and the other port (RS-485) is used for controlling the cameras. RS-232 settings The RS-232 Serial Port can be used for the configuration of the serial port management tools. Use the following settings for connecting to the Four Channel Encoder. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Field Setting Baud Rate Data Bit 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity Flow Control Usage None None Console RS-485 settings The RS- 485 Serial Port is used to control the cameras. Use the following settings for connecting to the Four Channel Encoder. Click Save to store and apply the settings. 32 User Guide - v2

33 Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 6 Configuration Field Setting Channel no. Analog Camera 1-4 Enable PTZ control Select this check box to enable PTZ control (default; unchecked) Baud Rate 9600 Data Bit 8 Stop Bit 1 Parity Flow Control PTZ Protocol None None HIKVISION PTZ Address 0 Alarm settings The Alarm Settings menu is used for configuring the network to respond to alarm event. You can also configure the responses to these alarm events. Alarm input The Alarm Input menu is used for configuring the responses to a detected alarm. Click Save to store and apply the settings. Alarm Input No. - Select the number of the alarm input to configure. For example A<- 1, the alarm input from channel 1. Alarm Type - Select the alarm type default state. NO (normally open), NC (normally closed). IP Address - Displays the IP address of the selected alarm input. Alarm Name - Enter a name for the alarm being configured. Select All - Select this box to apply settings to all cameras. Alternatively select individual cameras. Linkage Method Use the Linkage Method area to set the alarm type to be generated when an event is triggered. Trigger Alarm Output - Select this box to trigger an alarm output event. Trigger Channel - Select the channel you want to record. Alarm output The Alarm Output menu is used for configuring the alarm output that is triggered from an alarm event. Select Save to store and apply the settings. Alarm Output - Select the alarm output channel to use. Default Status - Option not available. Delay - Select the delay time. The delay time is the length of the alarm output signal. Selecting Manual means the alarm output stays on until manually canceled. IP Address - Option not available. Triggering Status - Option not available. Alarm Name - Enter a name for the alarm being configured. User Guide - v2 33

34 6 Configuration Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Select All - Select this box to apply settings to all cameras. Alternatively select the individual cameras. User management Use the User Management menu to change the configuration web page access password. All other menu options are not available. Maintenance Use the Maintenance menu to manage the Four Channel Encoder. From this menu you can upload and upgrade the device firmware and restore the factory default settings. For more information, see "Upgrading the device" on page 22 Do not disconnect power during the upgrade process. The device automatically reboots after the upgrade. The upgrade process can take between 1 to 10 minutes to complete. Reboot - To reboot the device. Default - Use this area to restore the default factory settings with or without changing the access settings. Restore - To restore the default factory settings for the device except the IP address, subnet mask, gateway and port settings Default - To restore the default factory settings Import Config File - Use this area to import the device configuration file. Browse - To locate a valid configuration file. Import - To start the configuration file import process. After the configuration file has been imported, the device will reboot automatically. Export Config File - Use this area to export the device configuration file. This file can be used to configure other devices with the same parameters. Export - To export the configuration file Remote Upgrade - Use this area to upgrade the device firmware. Browse - To locate a valid firmware file Upgrade - To start the firmware upgrade process Status - This area shows the progress of the firmware upgrade process 34 User Guide - v2

35 7 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION This chapter details the hardware specifications for the Four Channel Encoder. Codec specifications Video 4 x Composite video: BNC connectors 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ohms Video codec H.264/MPEG4/MPEG2/MJPEG Video bitrate: 32 Kbps ~ 3072 Kbps typically, or user defined (Max Mbps) Frame rate: H.264/MPEG4/MPEG2 encoding 25 fps (PAL) 30 fps (NTSC) Frame rate: MJPEG encoding: 15 fps Dual stream Resolution SIF 2SIF 4SIF QSIF Audio codec Full Duplex 8kHz, 8 bit mono input, mono output Compression: G.711u Bitrate: 64 Kbps per channel Audio Audio input 4 channel (2.0 Vp-p, 1 kohms) User Guide - v2 35

36 7 Hardware Specification Four Channel Encoder - BX Range Network connections RJ45 10/100 Mbps adaptive Ethernet interface (PoE) Alarm input Four pull-up inputs (non-powered contacts) Maximum input voltage Alarm output Two normally open opto-isolated solid-state relays Maximum On resistance 40 Ohms Maximum load 50V AC/DC at 500mA maximum Data input/output RS-485 data port, half-duplex RS-232 console port Environment Operating temperature: -10 C (14 F) to +50 C (122 F) Storage temperature:-20 C (-4 F) to +70 C (158 F) Humidity: 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Regulatory EN (2010) ITE emission standard Class A EN :2011 immunity standard CFR47(2012) Part 15 sub-part B -Class A (US federal code of regulations) AS/NZS CISPR 22:2009+A1:2010 In accordance with the EC Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive 2002/96/EC this product must be sent to a recycling plant for proper disposal at the end of its use. 36 User Guide - v2

37 A OPTIONAL RACK MOUNT PLATE The Four Channel Encoder rack mount plate is used to help you install three encoders in a rack configuration. The rack mount plate is sold separately. Use the four screws provided with each Four Channel Encoder to attach the encoder to the rack mount plate. To provide adequate ventilation and cooling, the rack mount plate must be installed in a 2U rack mount configuration. Figure 9: Rack mount plate with three Four Channel Encoders User Guide - v2 37

38 A Optional rack mount plate Four Channel Encoder - BX Range 38 User Guide - v2